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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored medal with a raised profile portrait of a man with long hair, facing left. The words "PATER" and "PATRIAE" are inscribed on either side of the portrait, along the edge of the medal. The medal has a raised rim around its circumference. The background is light gray. The artist is likely a European or American medalist. The medal appears to commemorate a historical figure. The title of the medal is "Medal".

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
Probably gilt copper
Dimensions
600 × 603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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